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Roam Research vs Scrintal
Both stand on note-taking apps. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial AndroidExtensioniPhone+4
Roam Research centers on connected notes, with offline access and broad platform availability. Pro has a listed monthly price, while Believer adds support and community benefits without a listed price.
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Paid MacWebWindows
Scrintal combines canvas-based research, linked ideas, documents, AI assistance, and collaboration across web and desktop platforms.
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| Roam Research | Scrintal | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Not published |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, Extension, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro: $15 a month | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Scrintal |
| Website | roamresearch.com | scrintal.com |
| On note-taking apps | #174 of 216 | #213 of 216 |
Roam Research: what it does well
- Supports offline access and note sharing.
- Pro includes unlimited private or public graphs.
- Pro includes unlimited collaborators and API access.
- Available across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.
- Lists several API and extension integrations.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Pro costs $15 a month.
- The 31-day trial is only for people who never had a plan.
- No Believer plan price is listed.
Scrintal: what it does well
- Infinite canvas combines PDFs, images, notes, and documents
- Arrows and bi-directional links connect ideas
- Blocks can become documents with a click
- Real-time collaboration supports invited users
- Available on web, Windows, and macOS
What to know first
- The product is paid
- Import FAQ does not provide an answer
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